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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Rockets Hit Military Base South of Baghdad, No Casualties

An Iraqi security officer walks near the ‘Arch of Victory’ memorial in the Green Zone of Baghdad, Iraq July 15, 2019. (Reuters)

Four Katyusha rockets hit a military base used by US-led coalition troops south of Baghdad on Friday and caused some material damage but no casualties, the Iraqi military said in a statement.

The rockets hit Besmaya base, where Spanish troops have been based as part of the fight directed by the US-led coalition against ISIS. The coalition is reducing its troops in Iraq.

A number of rocket and mortar attacks have hit bases hosting coalition forces and landed near the US embassy in Baghdad in recent months. The United States blames Iran-backed militia groups.

No known paramilitary groups loyal to Iran have claimed responsibility for the attacks.

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